Kia’s bigger PV7 electric van caught in action, making the PV5 seem small
The PV7 was spotted testing days after Kia previewed the larger electric van for the first time, and it makes the PV5 seem tiny. more…
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These top-selling EVs are on sale for Labor Day
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Toyota bZ are on sale for Labor Day to clear inventory for the incoming 2027 models. more…
Electrek•Peter Johnson3 Sept
Equinor just brought its biggest US battery online in Texas
Equinor’s largest US battery energy storage project to date is now operating in South Texas, adding 100 megawatts (MW) of flexible capacity to the state’s fast-growing power grid. more…
Electrek•Michelle Lewis3 Sept
These EVs retain their battery best, largest-ever study finds
The Mercedes EQA, Hyundai IONIQ 5, and BMW i4 hold onto their battery health better than any other electric car, according to the largest independent study of used-EV batteries ever run. That’s the ranking that falls out of 500,000-plus battery tests published by Austrian diagnostics firm AVILOO, which measured 20 popular EVs at up to 150,000 km (93,000 miles) of use. more…
Electrek•Fred Lambert3 Sept
BEVs outsold every powertrain in August, so why is UK trying to roll back targets?
August sales numbers from the UK show a rosy picture for electric car sales, with BEVs being the most common powertrain and making up 30% of the market, up from 23% a year ago. The number is well ahead of the pace required to meet the UK’s current somewhat-ambitious target of 80% EV sales by 2030… so why is the UK government considering softening that target? more…
Electrek•Jameson Dow3 Sept
Exclusive Jackery 5,040Wh power station $1,000 off + Labor Day Sale, Segway EVs 50% off, Anker eufy security cameras, more
Our Thursday Green Deals this week are largely stuffed with power station deals/sales, starting with the exclusive $1,000 savings our readers can get on the 5,040Wh Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station at a $2,499 2026 low . Right behind that spotlight is Jackery’s full Labor Day Sale lineup with up to 50% savings, including some first-time offers like the expanded 4,096Wh HomePower 2000 Plus V2 bundle at $1,579 . We also have Segway’s Labor Day EV Sale with up to 50% savings starting from $160 , a roundup of Anker eufy security camera Labor Day deals with up to 43% savings starting from $60 , and a 24-hour deal on EcoFlow’s 499Wh RIVER 2 Max Lite (500) Power Station, and more below. As always, you can find the hangover deals from the last three days at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive Bluetti Elite 100 Mini 1,004Wh power station launch deals, the Anker SOLIX Labor Day Sale lineup with exclusive bonus savings, and more. Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek ’s best EV buying and leasing deals . Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories . more…
Electrek•Reinette LeJeune3 Sept
Toyota denies it’s delaying the Highlander EV SUV again [Update]
Toyota is refuting a report claiming that it’s pushing back the launch of its first three-row electric SUV, the Highlander EV, again. more…
Electrek•Peter Johnson3 Sept
Xiaomi confirms 2027 Europe EV launch with 8 German dealer groups
Xiaomi Auto confirmed it will start selling electric vehicles in Europe, including Germany, in 2027, and it’s already lining up the dealers to sell them. At IFA Berlin today, the Chinese automaker signed memoranda of understanding with eight of Germany’s largest dealer groups. They’re its first retail partners on the continent. more…
Electrek•Fred Lambert3 Sept
BYD’s latest flagship SUV received over 12,000 orders within 1 day after its launch
Within 24 hours of going on sale, BYD confirmed that the Sealion 08 secured over 12,000 orders. more…
Electrek•Peter Johnson3 Sept
California’s clean air laws are back as court overrules Trump from blocking them
California scored a win for clean air today, as a DC court blocked a republican attempt to end the state’s clean air standards. It’s not the first time California has prevailed in a similar case against similar illegal attacks meant to impose more pollution. more…
Electrek•Jameson Dow3 Sept
A Tesla killed a motorcyclist on Autopilot/FSD, Tesla’s own data confirms
A Tesla Model X struck and killed a motorcyclist at an intersection in Moraine last year and the crash went mostly unnoticed. But Tesla’s own report to federal regulators says the vehicle was a Model X with its driver-assist system, Autopilot or Full Self-Driving (Tesla hides which one) engaged. This is part of an ongoing Electrek investigation matching reported crashes to Tesla’s redacted NHTSA data — and it’s the clearest example yet of how completely these crashes can vanish from the public record. more…
Electrek•Fred Lambert3 Sept
PG&E expands V2X program with Tesla, Volvo, Nissan and $17K incentives
PG&E just expanded its Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) program, adding EVs from Tesla, Kia, Volvo, Polestar, and Nissan and opening up as much as $17,000 in incentives to turn a car into home backup power. The California utility brought in Bidirectional Energy and PowerFlex as approved partners, and drivers now have until June 30, 2027 to enroll. more…
Electrek•Fred Lambert3 Sept
Kia turns its electric van into a mobile grocery store for free food delivery for those in need
Kia’s electric van really can do it all. The PV5 was converted into a mobile grocery store to deliver food and other necessities to those in need for free. more…
Electrek•Peter Johnson3 Sept
Rivian’s futuristic ALSO e-bike may be at its ultimate delay
Rivian spin-off ALSO is pushing back the delivery timeline for its highly anticipated TM-B electric bike yet again, with reservation holders for the flagship Launch Edition now being told to expect their bikes to arrive by early November at the latest. more…
Electrek•Micah Toll3 Sept
Cratering oil use in China shows the death spiral that could end oil
Chinese oil use dropped drastically in Q2 of this year, leading to an overall drop in emissions for the country. That alone is a big deal – but the potential effects of the world’s second-largest oil consumer rapidly passing peak oil could have massive effects on the world’s oil markets. more…
Electrek•Jameson Dow3 Sept
EVs outsell petrol in Australia for the first time, led by China
Electric cars outsold petrol cars in Australia for the first time in August. Battery-electric vehicles hit 27,078 sales, or 24.9% of the new-car market, ahead of both petrol (25,824) and diesel (23,608). The Tesla Model Y topped every model on sale. But look past it, and Australia’s EV record is almost entirely a Chinese one. more…
Electrek•Fred Lambert3 Sept
This new anti-theft device can keep your e-bike protected for up to a year straight
E-bike theft is one of those problems where a good lock is only half the battle. Since no physical lock can ever give you a 100% guarantee of safety, if a thief actually gets away with your bike, knowing where it went can suddenly become a lot more important. Now connected e-bike specialist Comodule has unveiled its latest solution, known as Astra, and one of its most interesting tricks is the ability to keep tracking an e-bike for up to 12 months – even when the bike is sitting in storage. more…
Electrek•Micah Toll3 Sept
Ford wants to sell 100,000 Fathoms in the $30k EV truck’s first year
Ford has set a goal to sell 100,000 of its upcoming Fathom electric truck in the model’s first year of sales, which would put it among the best-selling EVs in America, and the best-selling non-Tesla EV. more…
Electrek•Jameson Dow3 Sept
$41M could bring 40 new EV fast-charging sites to Minnesota
Minnesota is getting ready to put a lot more EV fast chargers on the map – and this time, they’ll be located beyond the state’s three major interstates. more…
Electrek•Michelle Lewis2 Sept
Hyundai opens IONIQ 3 EV orders, starting at about $30,000
Hyundai opened orders for the IONIQ 3, its new entry-level electric hatch, starting at about $30,000. more…
Electrek•Peter Johnson2 Sept